This article by Dr. Kamini Gogri explores the efforts of modern-day reformers, like Upadhyaya Amar Muni and Acarya Candanaji who are shining examples of thinkers and scholars who merged traditional Jain teachings with modern thought, with initiatives like Veerayatan
Tarigonda Vengamamba’s constant state of yoga bhakti, especially as a widowed woman was a subject of belittlement, but her continuous engagement with the divine tattva in the yogic medium best known to her, transformed the saga of her devotion into a yogic sadhana
Thiruvalluvar’s Thirukkural, comprising a total of 1,330 couplets, effortlessly imparts wisdom, including the idea that for those who embrace Sharanagati Dharma by surrendering at the divine feet, fear and anxiety become alien concepts, echoing the thoughts similar to the various verses of Bhagavad Gita
Dr. Padmini Hegde, a philosophy scholar and educationist turned writer is an active contributor to the Kannada Section at IndicA Today. Aparna M Sridhar speaks to Smt Hegde about latter’s interesting journey.
The article also eloquently compares #Jainism and #Buddhism in terms of their survival strategies and engagement with lay followers.
Sanjeev Sanyal, in his book ‘Revolutionaries, The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom’ has taken historical facts and woven it together into a beautiful story that spans three generations of Indian revolutionaries.
This article by Author soaked in the essence of #Rāmāmṛta captures the enduring Prem & Bhakti that the bharatiyas have always held for Rama. By referencing various literary works, including those by Valmiki, Vyasa & Kalidasa, he demonstrates how Rama’s Charitra has been celebrated and revered by poets, scholars & seekers throughout history.
Dharma, Artha and Kaama are such Purusharthas, which are interlinked with each other. If we drop any one of them, the fourth Purushartha Moksha is not attainable. Similarly in a blend of Jnana-Karma-Bhakti-Yoga alone lies the path to liberation.
Navarātri is the time when the sādhakas of Jaganmātā, the primordial power of universe, soak themselves in chanting the sacred verses of Devi Mahatmyam with bhakti and śraddhā.
In this well constructed article, Warija Adiga examines the discourse between ṛshika Sulabhā & King Janaka of Mithila on effective Communication Strategies. The dialogues between the two show us that by focusing on the art of constructing precise sentences, recognizing and rectifying flaws, and following the path of dharma in information handling, one can achieve an ethical Communication Management System.
Tārā – a versatile archetype, meaning तारयतिइतितारा or “one who helps cross,” reflects her pivotal role in guiding beings across the sea of Samsara. This essence resonates whether considering Tārā as the second Mahavidya, Nīlasaraswati, or in her myriad forms revered in Buddhism
A humorous take on Meeting Ethics with insights from ancient Sanskrit kavyas! – Nīlakaṇt̤ha Dīkṣita’s witty verses exposes the chaos, stolen credits, and foul play. Can we infuse modern meetings with ethical vibes from our poetic past?
The Saptamatrikas are seven mother goddesses adopted by Kartikeya that assimilated into Local Village Deities, blurring lines between classical Hindu concept of devi worship & folk version
Dr. Siri Rama is fascinated by the expression of bhakti in Vaishnava sampradaya through dance and other rituals at the temple. She says, though the earliest extant text on the Natyashastra attributes the origin of dance to Lord Shiva, later texts of the medieval period attribute the origin of dance to Lord Vishnu . The dance movements influenced by Vaishnava sampradaya, tend to be in circles from Raas, Garba & Ringan to classical art forms like Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi.
Parva – A Play in English, directed by Prakash Belawadi: Our search for Dharma brought on the stage, through the lens of Mahabharata.
